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Rons71 · 04-13-2003, 08:44 PM

Dummy me. In my previous question about this I had asked about the column movement. Should have said the inner shaft has movement(not the column).
Here it is again if anyone can help.
.....I just put a different steering wheel on and I've noticed when I pull the wheel towards me, I have about 3/8 to 1/2 inch movement. I never paid any attention to this before because I've never pulled on the wheel. Is this normal? Is there a way to stop this(other than don't do it)?.....

I've tried making a couple of shims out of 3/4 inch flat washers. Seems a little too tight for my likings. How much play should the shaft have?

04-13-2003, 08:44 PM	#1
Rons71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 21	steering column shaft movement Dummy me. In my previous question about this I had asked about the column movement. Should have said the inner shaft has movement(not the column). Here it is again if anyone can help. .....I just put a different steering wheel on and I've noticed when I pull the wheel towards me, I have about 3/8 to 1/2 inch movement. I never paid any attention to this before because I've never pulled on the wheel. Is this normal? Is there a way to stop this(other than don't do it)?..... I've tried making a couple of shims out of 3/4 inch flat washers. Seems a little too tight for my likings. How much play should the shaft have?



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